Lily Pad Life

(Verse 1)

Beneath the soft glow of the morning sun,

The busy, hard work of the day has begun.

I’m perched on my lily pad, emerald and cool,

The king of this still, muddy, beautiful pool.

No need for a hurry, no need to get far,

I know where the best little dinners all are.

(Chorus)

Oh, life on the water is calm and so sweet,

With a ripple for music and a juicy, winged treat!

The dragonfly buzzes, the mayfly sails past,

A flick of the tongue, and my fast is my feast!

Ribbit, ribbit, peaceful and plump,

King of the pond, from this green little jump!

(Verse 2)

The world rushes by, but I choose to go slow,

Just watch the blue heron come softly and go.

I see the small minnows that dart and they weave,

I take in the moments, and simply believe

That this patch of water, all muddy and deep,

Is the safest, best place where a fellow can sleep...

And, of course, where the tastiest insects all creep.

(Chorus)

Oh, life on the water is calm and so sweet,

With a ripple for music and a juicy, winged treat!

The dragonfly buzzes, the mayfly sails past,

A flick of the tongue, and my fast is my feast!

Ribbit, ribbit, peaceful and plump,

King of the pond, from this green little jump!

(Bridge)

Some folks complain about sticky things now,

But I use my stickiness, and I know how!

That swift, perfect snap that's both silent and quick,

It's just the right tool for the job, that's the trick.

Then a nice little sit, and a blink in the shade,

The finest of meals that was effortlessly made.

(Outro)

No troubles to face, no fences to climb,

Just catching my lunch and enjoying the time.

Yeah, the life of a frog is a wonderful ride...

Ribbit... (And now I'll just quietly hide.)